Chris GIlson

1 week ago | sun-sentinel.com | Chris GIlson

Knowing when to prepare for an approaching hurricane or tropical storm can be stressful, which is why is it important to refresh yourself and your family on understanding the forecast cone along with knowing the difference between watches and warnings. You will often see the cone issued once a storm has developed. The cone represents the most likely track of the impending tropical system.

2 weeks ago | orlandosentinel.com | Chris GIlson

Knowing when to prepare for an approaching hurricane or tropical storm can be stressful, which is why is it important to refresh yourself and your family on understanding the forecast cone along with knowing the difference between watches and warnings. You will often see the cone issued once a storm has developed. The cone represents the most likely track of the impending tropical system.

1 month ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Chris GIlson

Some storms could produce strong winds, small hail and excessive lightning.

May 26, 2024 | orlandosentinel.com | Chris GIlson

In 2004, the forecast cone of uncertainty was only in its second year of existence. Since then, forecasting tropical cyclones and their impacts has improved thanks to advancements in technology and research. “Communicating the threats – especially here in east central Florida as it relates to the tracks of Charley, Frances, Jeanne and Ivan in the Panhandle – back then we just didn’t know as much as we do now,” Will Ulrich said of the National Weather Service.

Mar 29, 2024 | oceannews.com | Chris GIlson

Beneath our oceans' surfaces lies a complex tapestry of marine habitats which are increasingly impacted by human exploitation and climate change. Many countries have ambitious targets for the management of marine protected environments (MPAs), but effectiveness has been limited by conventional monitoring methods. Historical observations have been conducted by divers navigating predefined transects to collect downward video recordings for manual review.